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Dragin Dave 12-13-2024 12:02 AM

Exhaust manifold crack repair
 
Hello,

Who does cast iron exhaust manifold crack repair? Hoping for an invisible repair. I have heard there are guys that can repair and the cover up. Thanks in advance!

Tuna Joe 12-13-2024 03:54 AM

Lock-N-Stitch in Turlock, CA
World leaders in cast iron repair. None better.
Pioneered and patented the stitching technique (heatless repair)
I took a block in there to be repaired. It wasn’t cheap and took awhile but was invisible when done.
I saw a lot of exhaust manifolds in there being repaired.

69L78 12-13-2024 09:14 AM

Jerry MacNeish also has a good source in Md., I had my 69 Z exhaust manifold repaired.

Mr70 12-13-2024 11:43 AM

Good info,as I am looking also.

RPOLS3 12-13-2024 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr70 (Post 1662163)
Good info,as I am looking also.

Rick -

About 15 years ago Dad had one of the 409 exhaust manifolds repaired in Chicago somewhere - I will see if I can find the location.......

big gear head 12-13-2024 03:07 PM

Indy Cylinder Heads had an oven that they used to repair cast iron heads. They would weld the heads while in the oven at high temperature. I don't know if they still do this or not. Dale Meers Racing Engines in Buffalo KY has a guy who weld cast iron blocks for him.

Dragin Dave 12-13-2024 07:17 PM

Thank you for the responses. Happy Holidays everyone!

RPOLS3 12-13-2024 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3 (Post 1662168)
Rick -

About 15 years ago Dad had one of the 409 exhaust manifolds repaired in Chicago somewhere - I will see if I can find the location.......

Windy City Engineering Inc.
3244 W. 30th St.
Chicago IL 60623
773/254-8113

Mr70 12-13-2024 11:25 PM

Thanks Jake.

mhm1966 12-14-2024 01:47 PM

There is a shop in New Jersey called Automotive Restorations. The owner is Steve Babinsky and he has cars that go out to Pebble Beach every year. I talked to him about cast iron welding a few years ago and he said you can't even buy a quality cast iron welding rod anymore. He has his own rods made up especially for him. The important thing when welding exhaust manifolds is to put them in a jig first before you start the repair process. (908) 236-6400 or [email protected]


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